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by jcs1959
06 Sep 2023, 09:25
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15440
Views: 4408412
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

According to navy lookout: on LBC this morning Grant Shapps has described the carriers as the biggest the RAF has ever had. Dear God have we really sunk so low!
by jcs1959
31 Aug 2023, 11:04
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15440
Views: 4408412
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

According to King's harbour master HMS Prince of Wales sails tomorrow at 13:25.
by jcs1959
02 Jun 2023, 18:17
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15440
Views: 4408412
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

Just to let you know, Col Kelly in fact a Royal Marine ex Harrier pilot who has been involved with the carrier strike group since the beginning. So no army involvement at all.
by jcs1959
15 Dec 2020, 17:00
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: RN anti-ship missiles
Replies: 1030
Views: 242070
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Re: RN anti-ship missiles

SD67 I think you will find Daring is in major refit (had Shaman fitted etc) see pictures posted earlier by SKB if I remember righty, she was in the dock next to Duncan where the new gantry crane was fitted.
by jcs1959
26 Jun 2020, 12:00
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15440
Views: 4408412
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

Having read many of the news articles on the NAO report I'm at a loss to know why they think merlin mk 4 is due to go out of service at the end of 2021!
by jcs1959
04 Dec 2019, 00:02
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15440
Views: 4408412
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

I seem to remember reading that HMS Prince of Wales will also be doing F35 trials next year as she already has the Bedford array. SRVL should be included in these trials.
by jcs1959
15 Nov 2019, 15:24
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19147
Views: 7055467
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Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

The Brit on twitter reporting Type 31 contract has been signed, (@thebrit96).

Whoops thought I was posting type 31 news. MODS please feel free to move if necessary.
by jcs1959
13 Nov 2019, 10:11
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15440
Views: 4408412
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

Aethelwulf, totally agree with all you say about RAS, even with the new transfer capabilities of the Tides and future FSS. I suspect the ability to launch F35 during RAS is more about CAP aircraft on alert 5 or 20 if needed and not about launching strike packages. Of course you wouldn't plan your RA...
by jcs1959
12 Nov 2019, 17:00
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15440
Views: 4408412
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

Yes indeed that is true but is even that possible with CATOBAR carriers. Also with the double fuel lines now in use is a RAS always still going to be so time consuming?
by jcs1959
12 Nov 2019, 15:33
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15440
Views: 4408412
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

Many thanks for that SKB. Not sure why they didn't load but maybe to do with being from the slide rule generation! Still shows that a RAS won't always stop fast jet flying from the carrier.
by jcs1959
12 Nov 2019, 09:43
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15440
Views: 4408412
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

HMS Queen Elizabeth @HMSQNLZ ยท 6h 11 years between these pictures; the RN has today again launched a jet from a carrier whilst replenishing at sea. This force-multiplier shows the Service's transformation in that time; Invincible to QE class, Wave to Tide class and Harrier to Lightning #WESTLANT19 #...
by jcs1959
03 Nov 2019, 15:25
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15440
Views: 4408412
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

Article in Sunday Telegraph by Chris Terrill on his 2 years aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth making Britain's biggest warship. Sadly behind a paywall.
by jcs1959
27 Oct 2019, 10:44
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15440
Views: 4408412
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

See navy lookout on twitter, 2 F35b landing at the same time. I may be wrong but I think that is something new. The CVS's surely were too small for this to happen and not seen the US navy do it with their LHD's.
by jcs1959
17 Oct 2019, 11:02
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15440
Views: 4408412
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

New series of Britain's biggest warship starts on BBC 27th October. Episode 1 of 3 Let all lines go. See BBC website.
by jcs1959
13 Sep 2019, 23:53
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
Replies: 8469
Views: 2142208
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Re: Type 31 General Purpose Frigate [News Only]

Just to give you a heads up, check out Def Aero Report on youtube to watch an interview of Captain Steve Prest by Vago Muradian.
Captain Prest (who you may recognise from Britains biggest warship tv series) is now the Royal Navy type 31 frigate program director.
by jcs1959
09 Sep 2019, 14:08
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15440
Views: 4408412
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

Hi all, first post. Fife Today reporting HMS Prince of Wales to sail this Friday or Saturday weather permitting. Sorry don't know how to link to article.